The month of May is both Mental Health Awareness Month and National Women’s Health Month–and while individuals and organizations have made incredible progress to break down the stigma and shame that surrounds these topics, research shows there’s still more work to be done.
In fact, women have twice the lifetime rates of depression and most anxiety disorders, and these conditions are often linked to physical changes women go through, from menstruation to menopause. 58 percent report these experiences have impacted their mental health, with 40 percent indicating this hinders their ability to focus on work. Left unaddressed, these issues take a serious toll not only on women’s health and well-being but also on the health of organizations.
On May 27, join Calm for a special virtual event featuring renowned psychologist Dr. Julie Smith, journalist and New York Times bestselling author Jennifer Wallace, and Calm Mindfulness Coach Mel Mah.
In this candid conversation, we’ll explore:
- The powerful connection between physical and mental health
- Tools and resources to support women’s unique health challenges
- Strategies for building community and connection in the workplace and beyond
Meet the Presenters
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Dr Julie Smith
Dr Julie Smith is a clinical psychologist, author and content creator. For over a decade, she has been using this knowledge to help people through the worst times in their lives and has had the privilege of working with clients from all walks of life, each at different stages of their personal growth, from school leavers, new parents, students to business leaders, entrepreneurs, military personnel, professional athletes and celebrities. It is her mission to help as many people as she can to thrive. Her first book ‘Why Has Nobody Told Me This Before?’, has sold over 1 million copies, is available in 49 territories around the globe, and has spent well over 100 weeks in the Sunday Times Bestseller list, claiming the top non-fiction book of 2022. Her latest book, ‘Open When…’ went straight to number one in January 2025 and is a vital handbook for those who find themselves facing tough times. (Headshot image copyright ©SarahBrick)
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Jennifer Breheny Wallace
Jennifer Breheny Wallace is an award-winning journalist and a New York Times bestselling author. She is the co-founder of The Mattering Movement, has consulted with The Lego Group, and Netflix. Wallace is on the University of Michigan Well-being Collective Advisory Council and the Advisory Board for Making Caring Common. She is a highly-sought after speaker and is a contributor to The Wall Street Journal and The Washington Post and frequently appears on national television to discuss her work.
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Mel Mah
Mel Mah is a dancer, filmmaker, and yoga teacher from Richmond Hill in Ontario, Canada. She’s the Co-Founder and Director of the organization “YOU GOT THIS, GIRL” which employs meditation and yoga to empower women to pursue their goals through cultivating positivity, self-confidence, and mindfulness.
SHRM certification has approved this webinar for 1 PDC toward SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP recertification. A program code will be provided at the end of the webinar.